Early Ideas for the Gatsby Summer Afternoon
Although the Gatsby Summer Afternoon is months away (Sunday, September 12, to be precise), I've already begun planning the outfits that will be created to clothe [...]
Although the Gatsby Summer Afternoon is months away (Sunday, September 12, to be precise), I've already begun planning the outfits that will be created to clothe [...]
I've listed a lot of six great 50s and 60s patterns over at my Etsy shop. They're a recent acquire and are larger than [...]
For something I said I didn't want to talk about, you folks were determined to comment! That's a joke — I appreciate all the [...]
Last week, I mentioned that the pattern I used for Penelope's St. Patrick's Day dress has been incredibly versatile. It has, in fact, been [...]
I'll freely admit that I am a snob when it comes to 1980s patterns, or rather, the illustrations or photographs on patterns from that [...]
Thanks to everyone who weighed in about my posting habits! So many nice compliments and suggestions. I’m glad you all are enjoying The Sew [...]
The other day I watched An Education for the first time and, like others, was totally inspired by the early 1960s fashions. Since I already [...]
Wouldn’t you know that mere seconds after pushing “publish” on this post about vintage finds and destashing, I would hear the sound of mail [...]
While this dress may not be part of my wardrobe, it was home sewn with love nonetheless. My daughter is very aware of my [...]
Next week’s theme has us sewing with the brightest of colors. Here’s a little inspiration to get you pumped for a little yellow action. [...]
It’s been ages since I’ve hosted a giveaway on The Sew Weekly! Well, readers, I have a treat for you: as part of the [...]
Next week’s theme calls for us to integrate real Fashion (with a capital “F”) by being inspired by runway trends. While the following guide [...]
I started writing in second person narrative because it felt most comfortable to me. I hope it doesn’t come across as domineering, but rather [...]
Here’s a great piece from Vogue about Queen Elizabeth II’s lifetime of wardrobe choices. If you’re still trying to figure out what to make [...]
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